[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 52 (Friday, March 19, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 14886]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-05549]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket DARS-2021-0004; OMB Control Number 0704-0533]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement; DFARS Part 249, Termination of Contracts, and a 
Related Clause at DFARS 252.249-7002, Notification of Anticipated 
Contract Termination or Reduction

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension 
of an approved information collection requirement.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD 
announces the proposed extension of a public information collection 
requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD 
invites comments on: Whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of 
the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways 
to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information 
collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection 
requirement for use through June 30, 2021. DoD proposes that OMB extend 
its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current 
expiration date.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by May 18, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0533, using any of the following methods:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    [cir] Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0533 in the subject line of the message.
    [cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. 
Kimberly Ziegler, OUSD(A&S)DPC/DARS, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B938, 
Washington, DC 20301-3060.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to 
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kimberly Ziegler, 571-372-6095.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
Supplement (DFARS) Part 249, Termination of Contracts, and a Related 
Clause at DFARS 252.249-7002, Notification of Anticipated Contract 
termination or Reduction; OMB Control Number 0704-0533.
    Type of Request: Extension.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for profit 
institutions.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Respondents: 42.
    Responses per Respondent: 6.19, approximately.
    Annual Responses: 260.
    Hours per response: 0.74, approximately.
    Estimated Hours: 193.
    Reporting Frequency: On occasion.
    Needs and Uses: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 
(DFARS) clause 252.249-7002, Notification of Anticipated Contract 
Termination or Reduction, is used in all contracts under a major 
defense program. This clause requires contractors, within 60 days after 
receipt of notice from the contracting officer of an anticipated 
termination or substantial reduction of a contract, to provide notice 
of the anticipated termination or substantial reduction to first-tier 
subcontractors with a subcontract valued at $700,000 or more. The 
clause also requires flowdown of the notice requirement to lower-tier 
subcontractors with a subcontract value at $150,000 or more. The 
purpose of this requirement is to help establish benefit eligibility 
under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. Chapter 
32) for employees of DoD contractors and subcontractors adversely 
affected by contract termination or substantial reductions under major 
defense programs.

Jennifer D. Johnson,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2021-05549 Filed 3-18-21; 8:45 am]
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